With localisation being at the heart of the Indian Government’s policies, developing a robust raw material supply chain to ensure a smooth manufacturing process is the need of the hour, writes Prajakta Chavan Rane. Considering the growing call for ‘Make in India’ components, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) both Indian and International are consciously sourcing a major chunk from Indian[Read More…]
Happy Forgings made its debut on the Indian bourses on December 27, 2023. Deven Lad looks at the strategy behind opting for the IP route. Happy Forgings Ltd. is a case study for aspiring entrepreneurs. A forged components manufacturing company, it created a buzz late last year when it got a nod for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company[Read More…]
BorgWarner has begun eMotor rotor and stator production for XPeng Motors, a leading Chinese Smart EV company. The product will be used on the X9 MPV as well as XPeng’s next electric B-class sedan, with start of production planned for Q3 2024. The high voltage hairpin (HVH) 220 eMotor offers high power and torque density, plus higher efficiency at a[Read More…]
ARAI organised the 18th SIAT 2024. Deven Lad and Prajakta Chavan highlight the progressive mobility developments. The apex Research and Development (R&D) organisation, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) organised the 18th edition of its flagship biennial symposium at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre (PIECC) in Moshi. Moving out of the Oxford Golf course venue, over 1500[Read More…]
Headwinds have challenged the export prospects. Ashish Bhatia looks at the limitations and opportunities for the CV suppliers in this multipart series. The export aspirations have been significantly hindered by unprecedented and peculiar circumstances. From geopolitical trade uncertainties, to supply chain bottlenecks, to recessionary trends and demand slump threatening consumption. If the Russia-Ukraine crisis wasn’t hard enough on trade, the[Read More…]
The 5th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 has raised its curtain today at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The show began with a renewed enthusiasm from the industry and is pleased to welcome 500+ exhibitors from India and other 12 countries to the expo. Identified as the go-to trade fair for meeting the visitor profiles ranging from wholesalers,[Read More…]
In an Industry talk session, Bharat Kalaskar, Dy Commissioner, Road Safety of Government of Maharashtra spoke to Prajakta Chavan Rane on the road safety initiatives and the headroom for improvement. Q. Though road safety is part of the school curriculum, we don’t see the desired results on ground zero. As the number of road accidents minor or major[Read More…]
Road Safety is an integral part of the school curriculum, but not enough. Experts demand practical knowledge, to bring down the number of road accidents, writes Prajakta Chavan Rane Concerned by the alarming increase in the number of traffic accidents and fatalities across India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway (MORTH) made ‘Road Safety’ an integral part of school[Read More…]
Sabarinath Nair, CEO of Skillveri, spoke to Ashish Bhatia on emerging trends and interventions shaping up the labour market. Q. How do you ensure equal opportunity and inclusivity for blue-collar jobs? How do you see the role of women evolving going forward and how have they adapted to the Skillveri platform? A. Manufacturing industries and especially activities like welding have[Read More…]
The latest technology, ideas, machinery, and eco-friendly solutions were on show at Plastivision 2023. Prajakta Chavan points to the deliberations and the outcomes that stood out in this edition. State-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, robots, the latest plastic recycling technology, raw materials from across the globe, and many other innovations were on show at the 12th edition of ‘Plastivision India’s 2023[Read More…]
